Libby Denkmann
Host, Soundside
About
Libby Denkmann has covered veterans' issues, homelessness, and local politics during her radio journalism career. She became the host of KUOW's Soundside in November 2021. Previously she was a producer, reporter, anchor, and host for stations KIRO, KFI, and KPCC in Seattle and Los Angeles. During a yearlong hiatus from journalism in 2011, she worked as a congressional staffer in Washington, D.C.. Libby was born in Seattle, grew up on the eastside, and graduated from the University of Washington. Her favorite things include soccer, video games, and her dog, Monty.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, limited Japanese and Portuguese
Pronouns: she/her
Podcasts
Stories
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For this Seattle samurai, cartoons were key to illustrating Japanese American perspectives
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The program giving Pierce County jurors a $90 raise
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'A lot of food CEOs have gone away for far less than this': What's behind the crisis at Boar's Head?
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How money is changing college athletics, for better and for worse
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Seattle's latest growth plan is out. How would it change the city's neighborhoods?
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Elections
Debating the future of Washington's public lands: Where the candidates stand
Few Washington races have grabbed as much attention this year as the one for Commissioner of Public Lands. In August, a crowded primary was recounted and decided by just 49 votes.
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Politics
Will Washington voters pass the gas (initiative)?
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Meet the people on a quest to count every Cooper's Hawk in Seattle
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Should WA Cares be Optional? The case for NO on I-2124
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Should WA Cares be Optional? The case for YES on I-2124